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Freddie Freeman sparks a 4-run seventh as the Dodgers rally past the Rockies 5-3

Freddie Freeman doubled in the go-ahead run during a four-run seventh inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Back in Monday's lineup Castro (back) is starting at second base and batting sixth against the Dodgers on Monday.

Impact Castro was out of the lineup for the last two games of the Rockies' weekend series against the Diamondbacks due to lower-back tightness. He did pinch-hit in Sunday's game and has recovered enough to be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener. Castro is slashing .248/.314/.348 with three steals, two home runs and 16 RBI in 156 plate appearances this season.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies visit the Dodgers to open 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies to open a three-game series

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Out Sunday due to back issue Castro (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The Rockies will hold Castro out of the lineup for the series finale after he was scratched prior to Saturday's 5-4 loss due to lower-back tightness. Edouard Julien will join the starting nine as Castro's replacement at second base Sunday.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Castro scratched from Rockies lineup due to back stiffness PHOENIX -- A Rockies lineup that has struggled to score runs recently went into Saturday night without a player who has been productive of l...

MAY 24 • MLB.COM

Scratched from lineup Saturday Castro has been scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks due to low-back tightness.

Impact Chad Stevens is now slated to man second base and bat eighth against right-hander Zac Gallen. While the severity of Castro's injury is unknown, it's poor timing for the 29-year-old, as he was showing signs of life with eight hits in his last 21 at-bats.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Castro is out of the lineup against Texas on Wednesday

Impact After going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout, Castro will sit out for the series finale against the Rangers. The switch-hitter is slashing .239/.299/.642 as he rides the bench Wednesday. The 29-year-old has been almost an everyday starter for Colorado and will receive a rare day-off against right-hander Jack Leiter.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies outlast Rangers 7-6 as Texas starter Mackenzie Gore leaves with injury after 1 inning

Texas starter MacKenzie Gore surrendered a two-run double to Ezequiel Tovar and then left with an injury after one inning as the Rangers lost 7-6 to the Colorado Rockies

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Castro's leadoff contributions pay off in Rockies' victory DENVER -- Leadoff hitter is the latest job description for Rockies all-purpose player Willi Castro, and the early returns are that he is a v...

MAY 19 • MLB.COM

Knocks in pair Castro went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Castro doubled in a run in the fourth inning and picked up his second RBI of the game four frames later on a sacrifice fly. He snapped out of a five-game hitless streak Saturday, and now has three hits across 10 at-bats with two RBI and two runs scored in three contests to begin Colorado's current homestand. Castro is hitting only .236 for the season, though he does have 20 runs scored and 15 RBI in his 38 contests.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

Corbin Carroll homered twice and drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6

MAY 18 • Associated Press

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Jake McCarthy singled twice and drove in a run against his former team, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Receiving evening off Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Castro will take a seat Wednesday after he had been included in the lineup for each of the last five games while making starts at all four infield spots. Despite not having a permanent home at any one position, Castro has handled a near-everyday role for the Rockies this season and has turned in a .241/.303/.339 slash line to go with two home runs, three stolen bases, 17 runs and 13 RBI over 122 plate appearances.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a habit during dominant stretch

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Smacks second homer Castro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Castro got the Rockies on the board with his solo shot in the second inning, his second homer of the season. That also extended his hitting streak to six games, during which he's gone 8-for-24 with two RBI and five runs scored. Castro has played nearly every day across the last two weeks, splitting his playing time evenly between second and third base, though he drew a start at shortstop Saturday.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Bohm breaks out of slump with 2 homers and a double as Phillies beat Rockies 9-3

Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching, Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Troy Johnston has go-ahead hit in 11th as Rockies beat Phillies 9-7

Colorado pinch-hitter Troy Johnston doubled home automatic runner Willi Castro in the 11th inning, and Jake McCarthy plated Johnston with a single, boosting the Rockies to a 9-7 vi...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

On base three times Castro went 1-for-2 with an RBI, two walks and a run scored Thursday against the Mets.

Impact Castro drove in Colorado's first run of the game with a single in the fourth inning, and he scored a run four frames later on a grand slam by Jake McCarthy. Castro is riding a modest four-game hitting streak, going 5-for-15 with two runs in that span. Overall, he has had a mediocre start to his time in Colorado, hitting .250 with 14 runs scored and 12 RBI across 106 plate appearances.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Castro is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Mets.

Impact Castro will get a breather after starting each of the past six games. The Rockies will go with Edouard Julien at second base against the Mets.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Castro went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Castro returned to the lineup for the first time in Colorado's last four games after working through a knee injury. He did most of his damage early, walking in the first inning before coming to score while also driving in a run with a double in the third inning. Castro now has multiple hits in each of his last three starts.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Goodman hits 2 HRs, Sugano pitches 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Rockies beat Reds 13-2

Hunter Goodman homered twice, Brett Sullivan hit a three-run double, and Tomoyuki Sugano pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings as the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-2

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Checking back into lineup Castro (knee) will start at second base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Castro will move back into the starting nine for the first time since last Thursday, after a sore right knee had limited him to just one brief cameo off the bench over the Rockies' previous four games. When healthy this season, the 29-year-old has held down a near-everyday role while shuffling between all four infield spots and has posted a .664 OPS across 76 plate appearances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Castro (knee) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact Castro has not played since exiting last Thursday's game against the Padres due to right knee soreness. It's unclear whether he will be available off the bench. Edouard Julien is again at second base for the Rockies on Tuesday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Still sitting for Game 2 Castro (knee) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Castro won't start either contest of Sunday's twin bill, marking a third straight absence after departing Thursday's game against the Padres due to right knee soreness. Tyler Freeman will replace him in the lineup while Edouard Julien mans the keystone.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Absence continuing Sunday Castro (knee) is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Castro was held out of the lineup Friday after exiting Thursday's contest due to knee soreness, and he won't rejoin the starting nine for Sunday's matinee. It remains to be seen if he'll be available off the bench or for Game 2.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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